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Colchicum speciosum (Autumn Crocus)

Colchicum speciosum (Autumn Crocus)
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Type Alpine, Bulbs, Deciduous
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care V low / zero
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Colchicum speciosum:

  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Weaknesses of Colchicum speciosum

  • Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap
  • Does not produce showy attractive flowers

Design & Plant Use for Colchicum speciosum:

  • Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location

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